Current Funding Opportunities
Posted: April 23, 2008
Due: May 23, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
The goal of this solicitation is to assist eligible entities in performing DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and/or reference samples collected as part of missing persons investigations and in entering the resulting DNA profiles into the CODIS+mito database of the FBI’s National DNA Index System.
Posted: April 23, 2008
Due: May 23, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
Posted: April 22, 2008
Due: May 30, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
The Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (the Coverdell program) awards grants to States and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. Among other things, funds may be used to eliminate a backlog in the analysis of forensic evidence and to train and employ forensic laboratory personnel, as needed, to eliminate such a backlog. States may apply for both "base" (formula) and competitive funds. Units of local government may apply for competitive funds.
Posted: May 15, 2008
Due: June 18, 2008, 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
NIJ seeks applications for research and evaluation to address knowledge gaps related to prison sexual violence. NIJ is particularly interested in research and evaluation on staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct. For this solicitation, correctional staff may include, but are not limited to, employees, contractors, volunteers, or any agency representatives. The goal of this research and evaluation is to increase our understanding and advance policy and practice aimed at reducing sexual violence in correctional facilities. Researchers are encouraged to form collaborations with practitioners so that research results inform responses to this issue.